On March 19, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m. Hanna RCMP responded to a break and enter that had just occurred at the Freson Bros Grocery Store in Hanna.

Three masked suspects entered through the main entrance after forcing their way inside the store. In addition, very close in time 3 suspects then broke into Anderson Drugs where $2200 worth of prescription medications, including Fentanyl was stolen. As a result of the investigation, Hanna RCMP executed a search warrant at a Hanna residence which resulted in two arrests and the recovery of a quantity of the same prescription medication that had been stolen from Anderson Drugs.

A 3rd suspect was later identified and arrested in relation to this investigation.

Charges are pending against the following three individuals:

Jean Bogdan Niculescu (male), 33 years old of Hanna, Alberta:

Break and Enter to a Business.
Disguise With Intent to Commit an Offence.
Possession of Break in Instruments.
Fail to Comply With Recognizance x 2.

Jean Niculescu has been remanded into custody and is next appearing at Hanna Provincial Court on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

Lora Lee Hewko (female), 32 years old of Hanna, Alberta:

Break & Enter to a Business.
Disguise With Intent to Commit an Offence.
Possession of Break in Instruments.
Fail to Comply With Recognizance x 5.
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Lora Hewko has been remanded into custody and is next appearing at Hanna Provincial Court on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

Ryan Wayne Moench (male), 42 years old of Hanna, Alberta:

Break & Enter to a Business.
Disguise With Intent to Commit an Offence.
Possession of Break in Instruments.
Mischief Under $5000.
Possession of Methamphetamine.
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Ryan Moench appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a Recognizance pending his next court appearance at Hanna Provincial Court on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 10 a.m.

If anyone has information regarding this or any other unsolved crime, please call the Hanna RCMP Detachment at 403-854-3393. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers(www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions on how). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

    A Drumheller woman has received the title Miss Starland, and is on the way to Miss World Canada this summer.
     The Mail brought readers the story of Michelle Sharrun. She was accepted to compete in a regional competition of the Miss World pageant in Calgary. She said it was an incredible experience, and she came home Miss Starland.
    “This means I go to nationals for a week in July,” she said.
    She says the experience in Calgary was like a boot camp, and in just a few short days, they were pageant ready, and helped to build their confidence.
    “It taught us to love ourselves, no matter what size we are some of it was nerve wracking, but you realize that you are all there to make a difference, and that’s what you are there for,” she said.
    In the competition, they are judged on an interview, a swimsuit, photogenic, and formal gown. They were all also part of an opening group dance number for the competition.
    From the regional contest, Sharrun was one of eight selected to the Miss World Canada Competition on July 16-23. This contest selects the Canadian representative for the international Miss World competition.
    While it is a great accomplishment just to make it this far, Sharrun is dedicated to having a good showing at the competition.  She is working at getting more comfortable in front of a camera and other skills that she wants to improve to be a success at the next level.

To compete at the national level, Sharrun is undertaking some fundraising efforts, including a bottle drive March 24-26 and then a silent auction on April 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Badlands Community Facility. The funds are for her to compete, and also for charity. To learn more check out the Facebook page Michelle, Miss Starland County.